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United Tool and Mold, Inc. Expanding Pickens County Operations
Tue, 03/13/2018
United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding its Pickens County manufacturing operations.…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: March 12, 2018
Mon, 03/12/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of March 12 includes:
Tuesday, March 12, 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will host a roundtable discussion on President Trump's American Infrastructure Initiative…
Ecomelida Launching Its First North American Operations in Orangeburg County
Thu, 03/08/2018
Ecomelida, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Zhangzhou Sanlida Environmental Technology Corporation, today announced plans to locate its first North American operations in Orangeburg County. The $52 million…
Gov. Henry McMaster Statement on S.C. House's Proposal to Halt Utility Charges for VC Summer Project
Wed, 03/07/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in support of the S.C. House of Representatives' amendment to S.954, which would stop South Carolina utilities from charging ratepayers…
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Charlie Condon as the Next Chairman of Santee Cooper Board of Directors
Wed, 03/07/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the next Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors. Mr. Condon will serve the unexpired term…
Holy City Brewing Expanding Charleston County Operations
Tue, 03/06/2018
Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create 15 new jobs.
Established in 2011, Holy City Brewing is…
SAIC Expanding its Operations in Berkeley County
Wed, 02/28/2018
Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs over the…
South Carolina’s New Licenses and Identification Cards Available to the Public
Wed, 02/28/2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) Executive Director Col. Kevin Shwedo to announce that South Carolina’s new driver’s licenses and identification…
Eagle Solar Group Launching Solar Project in Orangeburg County
Wed, 02/28/2018
Eagle Solar Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations.
Eagle Solar Group develops…
New Executive Order Allows State Guardsmen to Augment Department of Corrections Anti-Contraband Efforts
Tue, 02/27/2018
In another effort to ensure the security of South Carolina’s correctional facilities by reducing contraband, Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2018-10, which establishes a…
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Summit to Discuss School Safety
Tue, 02/27/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he will be hosting, in collaboration with the University of South Carolina’s Children’s Law Center and the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on…
Three Schools in South Carolina Will be Gifted A $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center
Mon, 02/26/2018
Governor Henry McMaster is pleased to be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: February 26, 2018
Mon, 02/26/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of February 26 includes:
Monday, February 26, 7:30 AM: Gov. McMaster attended a meeting with the nation’s governors at the White House, Washington, D.C.…
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation Investing in Cherokee County Facility
Fri, 02/23/2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility…
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Two Nominees to Serve on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
Wed, 02/21/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his nominees to serve in the 2nd and 4th Congressional District seats on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission.
Woodrow "Woody" Willard,…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: February 20 2018
Tue, 02/20/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of February 20 includes:
Wednesday, February 21, 12:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak to the South Carolina Tourism Industry Awards luncheon at the Westin…
Gov. Henry McMaster Statement on S.217, the South Carolina Personhood Act
Tue, 02/20/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s passage of S.217, the South Carolina Personhood Act.
“We must do everything we can to protect the…
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. Expanding Its Aiken County Operations
Thu, 02/15/2018
Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $15.7 million investment…
Tradewind Energy Establishing New Solar Project in Orangeburg County
Wed, 02/14/2018
Tradewind Energy – one of the largest independent wind and solar project development companies in the U.S. – is launching a new, $89 million solar production facility in Orangeburg County. Known as…
DMA Holdings Locating New Operations in Marion County
Wed, 02/14/2018
DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a $4.7 million investment, the company is…
Gov. Henry McMaster Signs H.3653 into Law
Tue, 02/13/2018
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly for a bill signing ceremony for H.3653, a bill protecting South Carolina…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: February 12, 2018
Mon, 02/12/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of February 12th includes:
Monday, February 12, 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster attended a facility tour, ASCO Valve, 1561 Columbia Highway N., Aiken, S.C.…
Van Dyke’s Restorers, Inc. Expanding Greenwood County Operations
Wed, 02/07/2018
Van Dyke’s Restorers, Inc., a provider of products for home renovation projects, is expanding operations in Greenwood County to accommodate its continued growth. The company is projected to create 31…
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. Expanding its Orangeburg County Operations
Tue, 02/06/2018
Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), Inc., a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $15.9 million…
Frontier Logistics Expanding North Charleston Operations
Tue, 02/06/2018
Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of 26 acres at the former Navy base in North…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: February 5, 2018
Mon, 02/05/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of February 5th includes:
Monday, February 5, 6:45 PM: Gov. McMaster will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Joseph Earl "Jake" Robinson Law Enforcement…
FOMAS, Inc. Growing Existing York County Operations
Wed, 01/31/2018
FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create more than 10 new jobs…
Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Rep. Trey Gowdy’s Retirement from Congress
Wed, 01/31/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on Representative Trey Gowdy’s decision to not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives:
"I have witnessed first…
Gov. Henry McMaster Reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
Wed, 01/31/2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 29, 2018
Mon, 01/29/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 29 includes:
Tuesday, January 30, 9:30 AM: Gov. McMaster will hold a meeting of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, State House grounds…
MED-ALLY Locating New Operations in Berkeley County
Wed, 01/24/2018
MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs.
MED-ALLY is an innovative…
2018 State of the State
Wed, 01/24/2018
As Prepared For Delivery
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians:
Grupo Antolin Establishing Three Separate Facilities in Spartanburg County
Tue, 01/23/2018
Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…
Innovative Vehicle Solutions Expanding Its Operations in Charleston County
Tue, 01/23/2018
Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 22, 2018
Mon, 01/22/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 22 includes:
Tuesday, January 23, 3:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will speak to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Business Speaks program, Blatt…
Home Fashions International Expanding Its Cherokee County Operations
Thu, 01/18/2018
Home Fashions International is expanding its existing operations in Cherokee County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to create 60 new jobs.
Since 1994, Home Fashions International has been…
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: January 17, 2018
Thu, 01/18/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of January 16 includes:
Due to potentially dangerous travel conditions from winter weather, Gov. McMaster's previously scheduled delivery of the annual…
Zylö Therapeutics Locating New Operations in Greenville County
Thu, 01/11/2018
Zylö Therapeutics, a developer of state-of-the-art technology for the pharmaceutical industry, is locating new operations in Greenville County. The company is expected to create 30 new jobs.
…
Gov. Henry McMaster Directs SCDHHS to Pursue Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients
Thu, 01/11/2018
Gov. Henry McMaster today directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to immediately seek federal waivers to establish work requirements for South Carolina’s Medicaid…